The Sundowners

(1960)Directed by Fred Zinnemann133 minDrama, Adventure
Across Six Thousand Miles of Excitement...Across a Whole World of Adventure Comes the Rousing, Story of Real People Called "The Sundowners"!

In the Australian Outback, the Carmody family--Paddy, Ida, and their teenage son Sean--are sheep drovers, always on the move. Ida and Sean want to settle down and buy a farm. Paddy wants to keep moving. A sheep-shearing contest, the birth of a child, drinking, gambling, and a racehorse will all have a part in the final decision.

Deborah Kerras Ida Carmody
Robert Mitchumas Paddy Carmody
Peter Ustinovas Rupert Venneker
Glynis Johnsas Mrs. Firth
Dina Merrillas Jean Halstead
Chips Raffertyas Quinlan
Michael Anderson Jr.as Sean Carmody
Lola Brooksas Liz Brown
Wylie Watsonas Herb Johnson
John Meillonas Bluey Brown
Gerry Dugganas Shearer
Leonard Tealeas Shearer
PCPeter Carveras Shearer
Dick Bentleyas Shearer
Mervyn Johnsas Jack Patchogue
MUMolly Urquhartas Mrs. Bateman
Ewen Solonas Halstead
Max Osbistonas Farm Couple
Mercia Bardenas Farm Couple
Ray Barrettas Man at Pub / Two-Up Game (uncredited)
Jack Cunninghamas Paddy's Drinking Companion (uncredited)
John Feganas Man (uncredited)
Lloyd Lambleas Mr. Bateman (uncredited)